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China’s debt a risk to Australia, warns RBA

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has warned that China’s “highly indebted economy” poses a threat to prosperity in Australia.

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S&P flags risks of reduced access to refinancing

The ratings agency has warned that a further tightening in lending standards could limit borrowers’ ability to reduce financial stress by refinancing their home loan.

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Fed Court finds major bank engaged in ‘unconscionable conduct’

Justice Beach of the Federal Court today found that a major lender engaged in unconscionable conduct under s12CC of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth) by its ...

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ANZ admits to ‘unacceptable’ banker oversight

The major bank has conceded to the royal commission that there were a “number of errors” in an “unacceptable” loan application it approved.  

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Commonwealth Bank sells stake in Chinese life insurer for $668m

The major bank has announced that it will be offloading its stake in a Chinese bank’s life insurance business to boost its capital position.

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QBE to invest premiums into affordable housing

Australian insurer QBE has announced that it will commit a minimum of $100 million towards a range of initiatives, including affordable housing.

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ABA updates Code of Banking Practice

The Australian Banking Association has revealed that it has made further changes to its new draft Code of Banking Practice, which has been sent to ASIC for approval.

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ASX goes live with new BBSW calculation

The ASX has begun calculating the Bank Bill Swap Rate (BBSW) using a new methodology that puts a greater emphasis on trade activity.

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RC hears of ‘coercion’ and ‘abuse’ of loan guarantors

A key witness in the Hayne royal commission has revealed that loan guarantors have been victims of abuse, elder abuse, familial abuse and coercion.

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Sydney house prices to drop by 5.4% by 2020

Sydney will experience the sharpest decline house prices among Australia’s capital cities in the next two years, according to an update from QBE.

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